Gary Barlow has said Take That's The Circus tour has come to an end for good, admitting he no longer feels physically able to perform the demanding show.
The singer shared an emotional message with fans after the band's final performance in Dublin on Saturday, bringing their 17-date revival of the iconic tour to a close.
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Originally staged in 2009, The Circus returned this year with Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, featuring the same high-energy performances that made the original run a fan favourite.
Reflecting on the tour, Gary first described it as the band's finest yet, writing: "Best tour ever - to say that 35 years into our career is saying something."
However, he admitted the physical demands of the production mean it is unlikely to return.
In a heartfelt statement, he wrote: "And another tour comes to a close. Somehow, this one feels a little different. With the other tours, it's always comforting to know there will almost definitely be a next time. But I'm pretty sure this tour won't return.
"I was 38 when we originally did this show, and I have to say it's been a whole other challenge doing it as a 55-year-old. I just can't see a way I could physically do this show again.
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"So, it's with an extremely heavy heart that I leave The Circus in my past. I got to run away with The Circus twice. Now I'm running towards our next exciting, brand new show."
While The Circus may now be behind them, Barlow's closing words suggest Take That are already looking ahead, with the band planning a completely new live production for the future.
